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U.S. History centers for Easel Activities
Civil Rights Movement DIFFERENTIATED Reading Worksheets (SS5H6b)
Your students will love learning about the Civil Rights Movement with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: 24 PagesDifferentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)Main Idea/Key Details Graphic OrganizerWho, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer Matching Activity Mult
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4th - 6th
Events & Impacts of September 11, 2001 Reading & Writing (SS5H7, SS5H7b)
Your students will learn about the events and impacts of September 11, 2001 with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!This resource includes two levels of a differentiated reading passage - for on-grade level and approaching 5th grade level. It includes five graphic organizers and their answ
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5th
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3 Branches of Government Activity Reading Comprehension US Checks & Balances
This interactive reading activity teaches students about the United States government and its three branches while practicing essential comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's a great way to integrate social studies into your reading instruction!TOPICS COVERED:The ConstitutionDemocracyChecks and BalancesThe Legislative BranchThe Executive BranchThe Judicial BranchWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with
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3rd
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Also included in: Third Grade Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1500+ Pages
World War 2 Word Search Puzzle Activity Word Find Worksheet Puzzles
This is a fun, quick, and easy World War Two activity to do with your students. Complete with over 25 World War II related vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to The World War 2 prior to close reading or any other ELA or Social Studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet!THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE PURCHAS
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4th - 7th
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PILGRIMS The First Thanksgiving Reading Activity Comprehension Passages
This interactive booklet lets students practice essential reading comprehension skills while learning all about the pilgrims. The activities incorporate main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features.TOPICS INCLUDE:Leaving EnglandThe Pilgrims' journeyPlymouth ColonyHardshipsFamily Lifethe WampanoagWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary word cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer (similar to a Frayer model)Links to supplemental websites and vid
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2nd - 3rd
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CITIZEN'S RIGHTS and Responsibilities Differentiated (SS5CG1a)
Your students will love learning about citizens' rights and responsibilities with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans! The objective of this activity is for students to be able to explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution and explain the responsibilities of a c
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5th
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Also included in: Citizens' Rights Reading & Writing Activity (SS5CG1, SS5CG1a, SS5CG1b)
George vs. George American Revolution History Lesson
George vs. George by Schanzer Google Classroom NO Prep Guide American History | The Revolutionary War Perfect for teaching the causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, and outcomes. The book’s primary focus is on the two leaders, George Washington and King George III, causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, the two armies, and the outcomes. This lesson plan includes:Learning ObjectivesTeacher's Notes - Discussion QuestionsReading comprehension questions
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6th - 8th
Back to School Nonfiction Reading Informational Text about Labor Day
Your students might be surprised by the history of Labor Day. It's more than just a day off at the start of the school year! Have them analyze primary source documents and an infographic as they learn the background of the labor movement and child labor in the early part of the 20th century. This resource includes:informational text about the history of Labor Day and the labor movement in the United Statescomprehension questionsinfographic on child labor and analysis questionsanalysis of prim
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Planning Bundle Reading, Writing, Research Activities
Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study - 18 pages
Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study is based on the novel by Clyde Robert Bulla.If you are studying Thanksgiving, Indigenous people, and/or History, this is a terrific set of activities to follow up on each chapter of the book. Perfect for guided reading groups.Questions involve different levels of comprehension including:♦ predicting♦ inferencing♦ multiple choice questionsUpdated Sept 2017 - new front cover, borders put on pages and updated clipart.Updated Sept 2021 - 'Indigenous
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3rd - 4th
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Abraham Lincoln Activities Reading Comprehension 2nd 3rd Grade Social Studies
With this resource, students learn all about Abraham Lincoln while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!WHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizerFull color, digital versionLinks to supplemental websites and videos about Abe LincolnAnswer keyHOW TO USE T
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2nd - 3rd
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The Jungle Upton Sinclair Reading Worksheet
"The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and is one of the most provocative and influential pieces of literature during the Progressive Era. Upton Sinclair worked in a Chicago Meat Plant for 7 weeks, and during his time, he recorded his observations. They were then shared in his publication of his book "The Jungle". This supplemental resource includes the reading of an excerpt from the book that focuses on the working conditions and unsanitary environment of the plant. It includes compreh
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8th - 12th
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I Survived THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1776 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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George Washington Reading Passage Timeline Comprehension Activity
This resource about George Washington builds essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!TOPICS INCLUDE:George Washington's youththe Continental Congressthe Revolutionary WarBecoming PresidentAccomplishmentsWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable book about George WashingtonCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organize
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2nd - 3rd
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I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Historical Fiction Passage Chicago Fire in Print or Google Worksheets
Make teaching history fun with this historical fiction passage to build reading skills whether in the classroom or at home. Engage students in this easily accessible, standards-based historical fiction story about events leading up to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The true cause of the fire is unknown, so this story will ignite curiosity in your students. Click HERE to save 25% off the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Please be aware that the vocabulary in this story is at a hi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Hopkinson Lesson
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson LessonTopics: Underground Railroad, Slavery, African American History; American History;This lesson plan includes: Lesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsKWL Chart Cause and Effect Chart4 quilt tiles (have each student create a quilt tile for the class quilt for Clara) Character analysisMain Idea and Details ActivityNew Vocabulary (activities) Word Search Extension ActivitiesNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last pageIf
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2nd - 5th
I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Oregon Trail Activity Scavenger Hunt with Easel Option
Do your students study Westward Expansion and cover the Oregon Trail? If so, use this Oregon Trail Scavenger Hunt to extend their learning. In this hunt students will learn facts and interesting information about the Oregon Trail -- why pioneers were attracted to Oregon, what life was like on the trail, and why its use ended. Hide the cards in your classroom and watch students search for them, use them in a more orderly way like Scoot, or assign them to students individually through Easel. Any w
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3rd - 5th
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Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies Matching Cards + Activities
Introduce and reinforce rhetorical devices and logical fallacies terminology with these matching cards and activities based on the new 2019-2020 ELAR TEKS! TEKS covered in this product include (but are not limited to) …Strand 5: Authors Purpose and Craft-Multiple Texts 6-8 9G.Included:42 terms/definition matching cards including examples from JFK's Inaugural Address and Obama's "Fired up and Ready to Go!" healthcare speech 2 rhetorical devices graphic organizers w/answer key4 rhetorical devices
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Strand 5 Bundle Matching Cards + Activities
Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Writing and Posters
Veterans Day is on November 11th each year. This resource was designed to introduce students to the five branches of the military as you teach them about the celebration of Veterans Day. Why should I teach my students about this holiday? To help provide your students with an understanding of the reason for Veterans Day and the importance of patriotism. Students are also able to explore the contributions that individuals make for the benefit of our country through learning about the branches of t
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1st - 2nd
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Pony Express Unit Informational Text Activities Craft Game Vocab Writing
Permission to use with Google Classroom.Make the Pony Express come alive in your classroom! This no-prep Pony Express unit includes: student-friendly article, comprehension questions, math scavenger hunt, craft activity, Pony Express File Folder Game, writing activity center, and vocabulary. Check out our Social Studies Series on:California Native AmericansCalifornia ExplorersCalifornia MissionsRanchosGold Rush and More!Follow us for more great products! www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thank-a
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Pony Express Informational Text Activities Games Bundle
I Survived THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE GALVESTON HURRICANE 1900 Comprehension (With Answer Key)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (Includes questions
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2nd - 4th
I Survived THE JOPLIN TORNADO, 2011 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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